Discover the Essence of Miyajima Island in Luxury on a Private Cruise

From JPY ¥11,950.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima
  • Product code: EN-HSM-4026-40261

【Outline】

Visit the World Heritage site Miyajima Island, and enjoy the scenic view from the sea. With guided sightseeing, your experienced English-speaking guide will take you on a solitary cruise around the Shinto Shrines of Miyajima, and reward you with opportunities to gain atmospheric insight into the heritage and history of the island. Take a guided tour around the shrines by boat, and discover the essence if Miyajima Island in luxury.


【Highlights】 

  • Travel around the Shinto Shrines of Miyajima; a tour only accessible to those on this plan (not open to members of the public).
  • Gain an atmospheric insight into the heritage and history of Miyajima Island with guided sightseeing.
  • Finish the day with a stroll by the sea, while lightly indulging in traditional Japanese sweets and tea.
  • With an easy cruise, experience the beauty of the morning sunrise by day, and sunset by dusk .


【Schedule】

Arrival→Board the ship→Go around Miyajima→Break time→Land the ship→End


【Details】

Explore the Miyajima World Heritage site, and indulge in the spectacular view from the sea. This plan will take you on a journey by way of images of the Itsukushima Shrine and torii gate that seemingly float in the sea. 

Here you will find seven bays that are home to nine sublime shrines, some of which can only be reached by boat. With guided sightseeing, you will visit the central attraction, Itsukushima Shrine, as well as the neighboring shrines peppered along the water edge of the island. By worshiping all nine shrines, you will soon discover the true essence of the island, and understand why Miyajima is regarded as The Island of Gods. The opportunity to gain an atmospheric insight into the history and culture of the World Heritage site Miyajima Island will make your cruise excursion that much more memorable. 

After you have pursued the last shrine, spend the rest of the day relaxing on a raft while lightly indulging in some Japanese sweets. Savoring the flavors while taking in the beautiful scenery in front of you will simply make the sweets taste much more vibrant and rich. 


※NOTICE
The great shrine gate of Itsukushima Shrine has been under renovation since June 2019.
There is a possibility that can not be seen as normal.
Thank you for your understanding.


【Things to note】

  • Time:2 hours

  • Meeting point:[Hotel Elbe]
    4-3-19 Okishioya, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 739-0443

  • Access:7 minute walk from JR Onoura Station

  • Language support: Japaneses and English (translation app)

  • Included :Green tea and sweets

  • Other things to note :
    ・Check in: 9:45; Departure: 10:00.
    ・Children ages 2 or younger : free
    ・The tour might be canceled due to bad weather.


【HEALTH SAFETY MEASURES】

・Face masks required for travelers in public areas
・Face masks required for guides in public areas
・Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
・Social distancing enforced throughout experience
・Gear/equipment sanitized between use
・Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
・Guides required to regularly wash hands
・Regular temperature checks for staff


【Cancellation policy】 

7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price
3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour price
The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour 100% of the tour price
※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.
※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.